About Our Annual Conferences

Each year the Dermatology Managers Association hosts the DMA Annual Conference offering professional development opportunities for all staff members of Dermatology and Aesthetic practices throughout the country.

The program agenda is developed to help members become knowledgeable on relevant topics of interest. Business experts share best practices to provide conference attendees the information needed to stay up-to-date and succeed in their positions in dermatology and aesthetic workplaces.

Educational Pathways

Three concurrent educational pathways are offered during the one-and-a-half day conference. The presentations listed below are just a few of the many topics that have been covered at our meetings. Continuing Educational Units are available for most presentations including CEUs necessary for laser practitioners to re-certify.

Administrators, Office Managers and Key Personnel

  • Concentration on enhancing skills as managers
  • Leadership insights
  • Financial benchmarking
  • Negotiating with patients, partners, insurance providers and vendors
  • Staffing and labor laws
  • Regulatory and compliance
  • Business and facility management
  • Enrollment and credentialing

Laser Practitioners, Aestheticians, Cosmetic Care Coordinators and Aesthetic Staff Members

  • Laser and light device safety
  • Introducing aesthetics to patients and patient retention
  • Cosmetic consultations
  • Social media and marketing
  • New procedures and techniques
  • Retail products
  • Skincare products our providers use and recommend

Front and Back Office Staff Members including Insurance and Billing Departments

  • Customer service skills, dealing with challenging patients
  • Coding, claim denials, chart auditing
  • Revenue cycle management, collections
  • Patient flow

Thanks to the overwhelming support of our sponsors and exhibitors, DMA is able to keep the Conference registration fees at a low, reasonable rate. Registration fees are discounted for DMA Members. Multiple staff members registering for the Managers Track also receive discounted rates.

Who Attends from Dermatology and Aesthetic Practices?

  • Office Administrators & Managers
  • Medical Billing Professionals & Coders
  • Supervisors & Key Personnel
  • Patient Account Managers
  • Finance Directors
  • Physicians & Ancillary Providers
  • Front & Back Office Staff Members
  • Laser Practitioners
  • Aestheticians
  • Cosmetic Care Coordinators
  • Marketing & Social Media Specialists
  • Compliance Officers
  • Physician Assistants & Nurse Practitioners

Important Reasons to Attend

  • Educational sessions on career focused topics
  • Learn real solutions to day-to-day challenges from industry leaders
  • Learn new skills & techniques for best practices
  • Earn CEUs
  • Find out about important topics impacting healthcare
  • Connect with colleagues and expand your network
  • Find out about the latest in products and services available to your practice
  • Enjoy fantastic networking opportunities with other practices and vendors
  • Receive affordable and cost-effective education

Some of Our Many Sponsors Over the Years

and new exhibitors every year…